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• Nokia reborn: Company reportedly working on two high-end Android smartphones

  20-07-2016 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rumor has it that two high-end Android handsets bearing the Nokia brand will be released in late 2016 or early 2017. The reportedly sport highly "sensitive" cameras and metal bodies.The post Nokia reborn: Company reportedly working on two high-end Android smartphones appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Self-driving cars in China will have to wait until regulations are in place, government says

  20-07-2016 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is working with law enforcement on new rules on self-driving cars, but there's no timetable for completion.
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• Huawei Honor Note 8 set to debut with a gargantuan 6.6-inch screen

  20-07-2016 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Making its way through China's regulatory agency, the Huawei Honor Note 8 is expected to feature a large 6.6-inch display. Huawei should officially announce the phone sometime soon.
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• BlackBerry’s CEO still thinks Apple should let the government spy on users

  20-07-2016 23:35
  
  The Apple vs. FBI legal battle over the San Bernardino case in early 2016 was one of the most important events of the year so far, as user privacy, device security and terrorism converged in a single case. On one hand, we have Apple, keen on protecting everyone’s privacy. On the other hand, there's the FBI, a law enforcement agency that demands access to any communication device that may have been used during the plotting of a heinous crime. Apple won that battle, and while
  
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• Gear up for more dot-chomping action, new twists in ‘Pac-Man Championship Edition 2’

  20-07-2016 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Video game icon Pac-Man is set to star in a new pellet-munching maze game for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PCs that recalls his earliest ghost-chasing arcade adventures from the 1980s.
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• Google's DeepMind is helping the company save money on its electricity bill

  20-07-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Much of Google's power usage is due to its vast data centers. Now its DeepMind AI technology is looking for ways to cut power bills while maintaining efficiency. It's already showing promise, and saving millions.
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• DeepMind’s new project: cutting Google’s data center electricity bills

  20-07-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Much of Google's power usage is due to its vast data centers. Now its DeepMind AI technology is looking for ways to cut power bills while maintaining efficiency. It's already showing promise, and saving millions.
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• Is it worth it to convert to solar? ModSun will do the math for you

  20-07-2016 23:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In addition to pairing homeowners with alternative energy contractors, Modernize now lets you calculate the exact costs and benefits associated with going solar with its ModSun solar calculator. The system launches this week.
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• Late-night controversy? CBS says there are no plans for a Colbert/Corden time slot swap

  20-07-2016 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Recent Stephen Colbert/James Corden rumors were loud enough to warrant a response from network brass, but CBS Entertainment president Glenn Geller shot them down in a recent interview.
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• CBS Entertainment boss dismisses rumors of Colbert/Corden time slot swap

  20-07-2016 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Recent Stephen Colbert/James Corden rumors were loud enough to warrant a response from network brass, but CBS Entertainment president Glenn Geller shot them down in a recent interview.
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• Razer, OSVR taking pre-orders for HDK 2, which begins shipping this month

  20-07-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Razer and OSVR will now accept your hard earned cash for the upcoming OSVR HDK 2 kit shipping later this month. Pre-order it now in the United States and Europe, with availability in the Asia-Pacific region coming in the next several weeks.
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• OSVR's updated OSVR HDK is now available for pre-order at $400

  20-07-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Razer and OSVR will now accept your hard earned cash for the upcoming OSVR HDK 2 kit shipping later this month. Pre-order it now in the United States and Europe, with availability in the Asia-Pacific region coming in the next several weeks.
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• Can’t decide which emoji to use? Swiftmoji predicts the best one for you

  20-07-2016 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's helped you find your words more efficiently, and now, SwiftKey is doing the same with emojis. Meet Swiftmoji, which is meant to offer its users "perfect emoji predictions based on what [they]’ve just typed,"
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• Our hero is back to battling ghouls in gory new ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ season 2 trailer

  20-07-2016 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comic-Con wouldn't show Starz's new trailer for Ash vs Evil Dead season 2, but the premium network has released the bloody preview. The series, starring Bruce Campbell, returns in October.
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• Say that again? New study suggests hearing loss may be reversible

  20-07-2016 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new series of research studies by Dutch company Audion Therapeutics shows promising results with regard to re-growing the tiny sensory hairs inside the human ear that slowly die, and cause hearing loss, over time.
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• Hope for the iPod generation: Hearing loss may be reversible, says new study

  20-07-2016 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new series of research studies by Dutch company Audion Therapeutics shows promising results with regard to re-growing the tiny sensory hairs inside the human ear that slowly die, and cause hearing loss, over time.
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• The King of the Monsters returns in new trailer for ‘Godzilla: Resurgence’

  20-07-2016 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Toho Pictures, the studio that first gave the world Godzilla, has released a full-length trailer for "Godzilla: Resurgence," the studio's first Godzilla movie since 2004's "Godzilla: Final Wars."
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• The Moto Z Force Droid surprises with one of the top image testing scores from DxO

  20-07-2016 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The camera on the Moto Z Force isn't a hyped up promise that falls flat, according to DxOMark anyways. The image testing company says the Z Force is in the top three for smartphone cameras on the market right now.
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• Skype drops support for older Windows Phone, Android devices

  20-07-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Skype's moving to the cloud, and Microsoft says that older Windows Phone and Android devices aren't compatible with their plans. But will the announcement give Windows Phone users a push to upgrade?
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• It looks like T-Mobile will be the best place to buy a Galaxy Note 7

  20-07-2016 22:30
  
  The Galaxy Note 7 is almost upon us, with preorders rumored to start immediately after the phone's August 2nd announcement. While carriers are yet to reveal their Galaxy Note 7 pricing, obviously, a new rumor says that T-Mobile will have a hot offer on hand: A buy-one-get-one promotion for Samsung’s upcoming flagship phablet. DON’T MISS: iPhone 7 shows up in new hands-on video comparison with iPhone 6s Well-informed gadget leaker Evan Blass wrote  the following on Twitter:
  
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• This laser sensor measures jet velocity by bouncing UV lasers off of air molecules

  20-07-2016 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BAE Systems has developed a smart sensor which uses lasers to measure aircraft speed. Here's how it works.
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• Led Zeppelin’s ‘Complete BBC Sessions’ to feature 8 previously unreleased tracks

  20-07-2016 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Led Zeppelin will rerelease their famed BBC Sessions compilation this fall as the Complete BBC Sessions, with an added third disc to include eight previously unheard tracks from the band.
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• An 18-year-old kid built this ridiculously impressive drone, and its up for pre-order

  20-07-2016 21:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Created by 18-year-old recent high school grad George Matus, the world's fastest consumer drone is now available for you to preorder. And it even comes with its own app store.
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• China’s supersized ‘Xianglong’ surveillance drone gets ready to soar

  20-07-2016 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  China has a growing drone fleet, and it is going to be even bigger very soon. The Asian nation is beginning production on one of the country's largest surveillance drones -- the Xianglong "Soar Dragon."The post China’s supersized ‘Xianglong’ surveillance drone gets ready to soar appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Jack White’s label makes mysterious promise to create vinyl history on July 30

  20-07-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jack White's Third Man Records imprint has announced that it plans to make vinyl history on July 30 via a cryptic space-themed video that appeared recently on the company's Facebook page.
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• Bitdefender beefs up Box with 2 new features to keep your network secure

  20-07-2016 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bitdefender recently unleashed two new features for its standalone Box device to better secure your network. Box connects directly to your router, and filters traffic before it reaches your devices.
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• New GPU-Z screenshots show details of GTX 1070 and GTX 1060 for laptops

  20-07-2016 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Recent screenshots ripped from the GPU-Z application show the hardware details of mobile graphics chips based on the new GeForce GTX 1070 and GTX 1060 GPUs. Based on the details, Nvidia seems to be cramming desktop-caliber GPUs into notebooks, after all.
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• VR app takes aim at pay gap, helps women learn to negotiate higher salaries

  20-07-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new VR tool that allows women to practice negotiating higher salaries has been demonstrated at the White House.
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• Devialet Phantom review

  20-07-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With earth-shaking bass and a soft enough touch to expose the finest of details, Devialet’s Phantom sets a new milestone in wireless multiroom audio. But is it really worth $2,000?
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• Teal drone satisfies your need for remote-controlled speed

  20-07-2016 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A hot-rod drone with a high-powered heart, Twitter shuts down account belonging to Breitbart tech editor, Microsoft reminds you to upgrade again and again.The post Teal drone satisfies your need for remote-controlled speed appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• That’s a lot of Pokécoins: ‘Pokémon Go’ a potential $3 billion windfall for Apple

  20-07-2016 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to App Store policies andfired-up Pokémon fans, Apple could make as much as 10 to 15 percent of its App Store revenue off a single game. Nintendo might not care: its market value has doubled as a result of the game.
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• Apple could make up to $3 billion from 'Pokémon Go' over the next two years

  20-07-2016 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to App Store policies andfired-up Pokémon fans, Apple could make as much as 10 to 15 percent of its App Store revenue off a single game. Nintendo might not care: its market value has doubled as a result of the game.
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• Facing pressure from Reddit, Imgur unveils biggest site overhaul since 2012

  20-07-2016 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A core process, probably the core process to image-hosting service Imgur, has got to be the image upload feature -- and it just got a major overhaul that takes it from five steps to just two.The post Facing pressure from Reddit, Imgur unveils biggest site overhaul since 2012 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Meet Ana and her Biotic Rifle: ‘Overwatch’ adds first new character on PC

  20-07-2016 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blizzard's popular multiplayer first-person shooter Overwatch gets its first roster addition this week with the introduction of Ana, a support class character who brings an array of new tactical options into battle.
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• Wait a minute, Doc. Are you telling me you built a hot tub, out of a DeLorean?

  20-07-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The DeLorean is already a classic car, with a unique look, but if you slap a bunch of blue LED lighting on it, as well as a number of thematic additions, then pop a hot tub in the back, you have the perfect present for a Back to the Future superfan.
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• Ultimate drop test: Can the Galaxy S7 Active survive a 400-foot fall?

  20-07-2016 20:00
  
  When a company releases a new high-profile phone alongside claims that it's water-resistant, shatter-resistant or just about anything else-resistant, you can believe that bloggers are going to put those claims to the test. And as can only be expected, they're going to put those claims to the test in the most savage ways imaginable. We've seen Samsung's new Galaxy S7 Active fail some water submersion tests lately, so owners might be wise to avoid any unnecessary dunks. But the S7 Active has
  
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• Are you a Facebook Messenger user? You’re now officially one in a billion or so

  20-07-2016 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook's Messenger is now part of the hallowed club of applications that each have more than a billion active users. Facebook now has three apps in that coveted VIP booth: Messenger, the main Facebook ap,p and WhatsApp.
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• New ‘Gears of War 4’ campaign video shows beautifully brutal combat

  20-07-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft and The Coalition have released a new campaign video for Gears of War 4, showing off the game's enormous wind flares. The massive storm is capable of destroying enemies' cover.
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• 'Prey for the Gods' is so much more than a spiritual successor to 'Shadow of the Colossus'

  20-07-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No Matter Studio's first game, 'Prey for the Gods,' looks like a successor to 'Shadow of the Colossus' -- but it's also a deadly survival game that gives meaning and context to the game's epic boss battles.The post 'Prey for the Gods' is so much more than a spiritual successor to 'Shadow of the Colossus' appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ‘Prey for the Gods’ is more than a spiritual successor to ‘Shadow of the Colossus’

  20-07-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No Matter Studio's first game, 'Prey for the Gods,' looks like a successor to 'Shadow of the Colossus' -- but it's also a deadly survival game that gives meaning and context to the game's epic boss battles.The post ‘Prey for the Gods’ is more than a spiritual successor to ‘Shadow of the Colossus’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hands on: ‘Prey for the Gods’

  20-07-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No Matter Studio's first game, 'Prey for the Gods,' looks like a successor to 'Shadow of the Colossus' -- but it's also a deadly survival game that gives meaning and context to the game's epic boss battles.The post Hands on: ‘Prey for the Gods’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Vin Diesel back in extreme action in first trailer for ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’

  20-07-2016 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vin Diesel returns to the role of thrill-seeking, extreme-sports enthusiast and reluctant superspy Xander Cage in the first trailer for "xXx: Return of Xander Cage," the sequel to 2002's "xXx."
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• BMW 100: Top 10 cars from the iconic German carmaker

  20-07-2016 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BMW has made some iconic and innovative automobiles. From sports cars to race cars to luxury sedans, here are 10 of the Bavarian Motor Works’ best.
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• Haven’t played ‘Life is Strange’? Here’s you chance to get the first episode free

  20-07-2016 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dontnod Entertainment's Life is Strange was one of the best games of 2015, and if you haven't played it yet, the first episode of Max's tale is completely free starting Thursday on all available platforms.The post Haven’t played ‘Life is Strange’? Here’s you chance to get the first episode free appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Startup Civic screens use of Social Security numbers to protect against ID theft

  20-07-2016 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Startup Civic uses blockchain technology to protect identities via Social Security number tracking. Free for now, the service includes $1 million in identity theft protection insurance.The post Startup Civic screens use of Social Security numbers to protect against ID theft appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Scrubbed, sanitized, and live in 360: Watch first real-time VR broadcast of a surgery

  20-07-2016 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  360 cameras are expected to shoot everything from the Olympics to the conventions -- and now a surgery will be broadcast live to the public. Believed to be the first surgery to be broadcast publicly using such tech, the procedure is set for July 28.
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• Macy’s looks to augment human staff with bots, hires IBM’s Watson for the job

  20-07-2016 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Customers at department store chain Macy's will soon be able to ask IBM's question answering computer system Watson for shopping assistance, thanks to a new pilot program.
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• These headphones don’t just drown out the world — they also help you hear it better

  20-07-2016 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The AMPSound in-ears from Jabees might look like standard earphones, but they also function as a personal hearing amplifier and offer an included 3,000mAh Power Pack for charging both the headphones and mobile devices on the go.
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• ‘Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked’ is ready to drown PlayStation 4 players this August

  20-07-2016 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The island-hopping Shipwrecked expansion for Don't Starve is finally coming to the PlayStation 4 next month, bringing a whole new raft of challenges to the indie hit.
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• ‘Pokémon Go’ launch in Japan delayed following leak of Niantic-McDonald’s email

  20-07-2016 18:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wednesday's planned release of Pokémon Go in Japan has been canceled following the leak of an email between developer Niantic and launch partner McDonald's. The delay apparently spurred to a 13 percent drop in Nintendo's share price.
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